Still Life Studies, Seth, 4x5, 2011
Camille, Digital Capture, Study, 2011
Mazdak, Digital Capture, Ghosting Sequence, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
2011 SPENW REGIONAL CONFERENCE-Spokane, Washington
Visual Evolution
November 4 – 6, 2011Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA
http://www.spenw.org/conferences/2011-spenw-regional-conference/
Conference Chairs: Ira Gardner & Melissa Rackham
About the Conference:
The 2011 SPE Northwest regional conference will examine what many media theorists describe as a ‘21st Century Renaissance’ brought about by innovations in digital imaging and internet technology that are comparable to the impact of Gutenberg’s press.
The transformation from analog to digital and the convergence of still and motion photography into compact media technology constitutes a renegotiation of traditional ideas about photography and visual literacy that is emerging into questions about how photographers are addressing the impact of New Media.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday: Photography film screening of Beyond Iconic: Dennis Stock with the New York filmmaker Hanna Sawka, welcome reception, and early registration.
Friday: individual imagemaker presentations, panel discussions, First Friday evening gallery tour, SPE member exhibition and reception at the Kress Gallery in downtown Spokane!
Saturday: imagemaker presentations, trade show, keynote speaker and honored educator presentations
Sunday: student portfolio reviews
Visiting Artist Lonnie Graham
Lonnie Graham's stance on photography is that it should involve the sharing of ideas and experiences with the artist establishing a strong role within the community. This philosophy serves him well as a Professor at Penn State.
'There's a conviction I have about people, a passionate regard for life. I think I'm looking for some real, essential thing. And I'm very curious about that.'
As a very accomplished photographer and teacher I will now let his work speak for him! Until of course he comes to the WSU campus this coming Tuesday, September 27th at 6pm to give a lecture!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
WSU's Photography Areas Mission and Description
Photography Area Mission
Lens based imaging (photography) is the primary mode of visual communication in our highly globalized and networked world. The BA/BFA curriculum in photography focuses on the complexities of image production through studio art practices. This includes negotiating the multiple layers involved in the making/taking of images. Memorable photography strikes a balance between craft, form, content/concept, emotion, and expression. The photography area strives to empower students to become active and critically informed image-makers. While many of the tools and conceptual skills taught, are applicable to photography on a broad level, the areas primary focus is on photography within the Fine Art context.
Lighting Studio
The photo facilities include a professional quality lighting studio, and both a large format and mid size digital print lab with professional film scanners. There are also traditional wet darkrooms, which are suitable for alternative processes and silver printing. In addition, the area maintains quality DSLR kits, 4x5 View cameras with a variety of lenses, and Digital Medium Format equipment for BFA and MFA candidates. The Digital Media area is intertwined with the Photography area and provides both resources and instruction in time based media including video, installation, and performance.MFA in Photography
Washington State University’s MFA in Photography program is selective and competitive. The MFA in Photography is part of the School of Fine Art’s broader studio arts MFA program. Our MFA is interdisciplinary and requires that students participate in critiques, classes, and exhibitions with MFA candidates in painting/drawing, sculpture/ceramics, printmaking, and new media. Students also study with a variety of faculty in disciplines outside their area including visiting artists and lecturers. Our students come from a variety of places including regionally, nationally, and internationally. Most recently we have had students from Germany, Iran, Japan, Egypt, and China.
Graduate Photo Studio
Geographically, WSU is located in the Palouse, which is a region that straddles both Washington and Idaho. Located eight miles from WSU, is Moscow, Idaho; home to the University of Idaho. The two universities enhance the vibrancy of the area, which includes UI’s Prichard Art Gallery. WSU is approximately 5 hours from Seattle, Boise, and Portland.
Friday, September 2, 2011
2012 SPE Student Scholarship Opportunities
2012 SPE Student Scholarship Opportunities
Society for Photographic Education / Deadline: 11/01/11
SPE student members can apply for scholarships to offset the cost of attending SPE's 2012 National Conference. All awards include a 2012 national conference fee waiver and a one-year membership to SPE.
Location
Scholarships are to attend the 2012 SPE National Conference in San Francisco March 22-25, 2012.
Fees
$10
Eligibility
• Applicants must be currently matriculated students enrolled at a post-secondary institution as an undergraduate or graduate student majoring/concentrating in photography not graduating before the end of the academic year 2011-2012.
• Applicants must be student members of SPE or become members before submitting their scholarship application. Visit www.spenational.org for information.
• Applicants are not eligible to receive the same award for two consecutive years, and cannot receive two awards in one year.
• Applicants submitting to more than one award must submit different bodies of work.
• Applicants must be student members of SPE or become members before submitting their scholarship application. Visit www.spenational.org for information.
• Applicants are not eligible to receive the same award for two consecutive years, and cannot receive two awards in one year.
• Applicants submitting to more than one award must submit different bodies of work.
Requirements
Submit your materials online beginning September 1, 2011.
Submit online via http://spenational.slideroom.com. There will be a $10 fee for submitting a portfolio.
• A cohesive body of work with no more than FIVE images. Images around 1280 x 1280 px @ 72 ppi are ideal for good image quality and fast upload.
• A succinct artist statement of 200 words or less.
• A statement addressing how attendance at the conference will benefit you, as well as an overview of prior involvement with SPE or other arts organizations.
• A description of the conceptual basis of your work and its technical qualities, including a description of processes used.
• A brief resume, including name, address, phone number, email address and current institutional affiliation, and educational and professional experience.
• Contact information for a current photography professor (include name, title, email, and phone number.)
Applications that do not fulfill all requirements may be eliminated
from the competition.
Submit online via http://spenational.slideroom.com. There will be a $10 fee for submitting a portfolio.
• A cohesive body of work with no more than FIVE images. Images around 1280 x 1280 px @ 72 ppi are ideal for good image quality and fast upload.
• A succinct artist statement of 200 words or less.
• A statement addressing how attendance at the conference will benefit you, as well as an overview of prior involvement with SPE or other arts organizations.
• A description of the conceptual basis of your work and its technical qualities, including a description of processes used.
• A brief resume, including name, address, phone number, email address and current institutional affiliation, and educational and professional experience.
• Contact information for a current photography professor (include name, title, email, and phone number.)
Applications that do not fulfill all requirements may be eliminated
from the competition.
Awards
SPE Awards
Ten SPE Awards are offered and feature a $500 travel stipend to attend the national conference.
THE SPE AWARD FOR INNOVATIONS IN IMAGING
in honor of Jeannie Pearce
The SPE Award for Innovations in Imaging, in honor of Jeannie Pearce is open to all eligible students working primarily with digital technology and is designated for work only possible because of emerging digital technologies-no alternative processes or gelatin silver prints. A project description describing how the work is possible as a result of emerging digital technologies is required as part of the submission process. Jurors will seek to award work that demonstrates the most innovative, unique, and freshest uses of digital technologies.
THE FREESTYLE CRYSTAL APPLE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING
ACHIEVEMENT IN BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
The Freestyle Crystal Apple Award for Outstanding Achievement in Black and White Photography is generously sponsored by Freestyle Photographic Supplies. Freestyle's goal in offering this award is to provide greater support for students working in traditional black and white silver imaging and alternative processes. One student will be awarded a $5,000 cash prize. The sponsoring faculty member will be presented with an engraved crystal apple. SPE provides a 2012 national conference fee waiver, and a one-year membership to SPE for both faculty and student. Please note: sponsoring faculty must teach at the institution where the student is currently enrolled. All light-sensitive processes, including alternative processes (Van Dyke brown, platinum, albumen, gum bichromate, cyanotype, kallitype, salt, liquid emulsion, lith printing, hand coloring, bromoil, modern day tintype, etc.) are eligible for this award as long as the end product is a gelatin silver or handmade alternative process print. No digital prints accepted.
Ten SPE Awards are offered and feature a $500 travel stipend to attend the national conference.
THE SPE AWARD FOR INNOVATIONS IN IMAGING
in honor of Jeannie Pearce
The SPE Award for Innovations in Imaging, in honor of Jeannie Pearce is open to all eligible students working primarily with digital technology and is designated for work only possible because of emerging digital technologies-no alternative processes or gelatin silver prints. A project description describing how the work is possible as a result of emerging digital technologies is required as part of the submission process. Jurors will seek to award work that demonstrates the most innovative, unique, and freshest uses of digital technologies.
THE FREESTYLE CRYSTAL APPLE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING
ACHIEVEMENT IN BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
The Freestyle Crystal Apple Award for Outstanding Achievement in Black and White Photography is generously sponsored by Freestyle Photographic Supplies. Freestyle's goal in offering this award is to provide greater support for students working in traditional black and white silver imaging and alternative processes. One student will be awarded a $5,000 cash prize. The sponsoring faculty member will be presented with an engraved crystal apple. SPE provides a 2012 national conference fee waiver, and a one-year membership to SPE for both faculty and student. Please note: sponsoring faculty must teach at the institution where the student is currently enrolled. All light-sensitive processes, including alternative processes (Van Dyke brown, platinum, albumen, gum bichromate, cyanotype, kallitype, salt, liquid emulsion, lith printing, hand coloring, bromoil, modern day tintype, etc.) are eligible for this award as long as the end product is a gelatin silver or handmade alternative process print. No digital prints accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
This year's jurors are SPE national board members serving on the Awards and Recognition Committee: Christina Z. Anderson (chair), Sama Alshaibi, and Liz Wells.
Contact Information
Meghan Borato
Society for Photographic Education 2530 Superior Ave, #403
Cleveland, OH 44114
Society for Photographic Education 2530 Superior Ave, #403
Cleveland, OH 44114
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